Connecting to an FTP Site Through a Proxy Does Not Work Using NTLM (235524)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows 98
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q235524

SYMPTOMS

If you connect to a secure FTP site on the Internet using syntax similar to the following

FTP://username:password@ftp.site.com

Windows NT Authentication does not work and Internet Explorer prompts you to type your user name and password.

RESOLUTION

A supported fix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Apply it only to computers that are experiencing this specific problem. This fix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Internet Explorer 5 service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the fix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services phone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;EN-US;CNTACTMS

NOTE: In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The typical support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.



DateTimeVersionSizeFile namePlatform
06/23/199911:285.00.2718.2200467,104Wininet.dll(x86)

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in Internet Explorer 5.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:10/6/2005
Keywords:kbHotfixServer kbQFE kbbug kbfix kbfix kbnetwork KB235524
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